The CBT Handbook
- Windy Dryden
- Rhena Branch - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
Chapters include:
- CBT Theory
- CBT Skills
- Assessment and Case Formulation in CBT
- The Therapeutic Relationship in CBT
- Values and Ethics in CBT
- Reflective and Self-Evaluative Practice in CBT
- Supervision of CBT Therapists
- Multi-disciplinary working in CBT Practice
This engaging book will prove an indispensible resource for CBT trainees and practitioners.
This is a very useful all-rounder for students even new to CBT or with some experience. An excellent addition to anyone's reading list, because it is both comprehensive and clear.
This book is extremely useful across a number of modules in which I teach CBT elements and cross modality approaches which draw from cognitive and behavioural theories.
It is an easy to read book and the chapters enabled students to grasp theoretical concepts and link them with practice. Chapter 9 for example was very well received by learners in different modules. For example students on a module on Transcultural Counselling and psychotherapy highlighted their value of the book when we focused on the applicability of CBT when working with cultural difference. Furthermore the chapter on Multidisciplinary Working enabled me to use the book and recommend it to Nurses, Health promotion professionals and psychologists who attended for different modules and sessions. The case studies and examples through ought the book, enabled students to reflect on the practice and ethical principles of CBT. I recommended this book as an essential read..
This is a very good overview of CBT and its application in a variety of mental health problems. It is helpful for students learning about CBT as well as more experienced practitioners.
An excellent book. Practically based and informative.
This books offers an informative overview of CBT and the application of theory to practice.
GOOD & SOLID UPDATED OVERVIEW WILL SERVE AS LIBRARY HELD BENCH BOOK FOR YEAR 3 BSC CLINICAL AND COUNSELLING STUDENTS
AS CBT IS ONLY PART OF THE COURSE THIS WILL NOT BE CORE TEXT
GOOD UPDATED OVERVIEW WILL BE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS WHO ARE DISTANCE LEARNERS AS BEST AVAILABLE CURRENT HANDBOOK ON CBT.
A great handbook from a variety of authors. A good read
A very clear and comprehensive guide for beginners and more advanced students of CBT.
This is a fairly impressive text. I enjoyed the way that chapters were grouped into parts and appreciated some underpinning theory about CBT rather than simple leaping into practice ideas.
My only criticism woul be that I would have liked a specific chapter on when CBT is contra-indicated. CBT has become so fashionable that many in practice see it is an the answer to so many problems and do not stop to think when this approach would be inappropriate. This is something that seems to be missing in the national curriculum that was published as part of the IAPT programme. This oversight needs addressing in University curriculum and core texts such as this.
However, the content itself is informative and helpful.
